Meaning & Definition of word "Watermelon"
Watermelon
/ˈwɔːtərˌmɛlən/
noun:
- 1. A large, round or oval fruit with a hard green rind and sweet, juicy, usually red or pink flesh containing many seeds.
- Example: On a hot summer day, nothing beats a chilled slice of watermelon.
- 2. A plant of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae) that produces watermelon fruit.
- Example: The watermelon vine grew rapidly in our garden, providing us with plenty of fruit.
- 3. A variety of the plant or its fruit with yellow or orange flesh.
- Example: We tried a unique variety of watermelon with yellow flesh at the farmers' market.
Etymology
●Middle English water meloun, from Old French 'melon', from Latin 'melo' (from Greek 'mēlon').
Common Phrases and Expressions
Watermelon Sugar:
A phrase popularized by a song, referring to the sweetness of love or summer.
Seedless Watermelon:
A type of watermelon that has been bred to not contain seeds.
Related Words
melon:
A general term for various types of fruits in the gourd family.
citrullus:
A genus of plant in the gourd family that includes the watermelon.
Slang Meanings of watermelon
Meaning: Watermelon refers to a person who is very sweet or kind.
● Example Sentence: You're such a watermelon for helping everyone out.
Meaning: Watermelon can also refer to a particular party or event focused on fun and enjoyment, especially in summer.
● Example Sentence: We're throwing a watermelon this weekend, come join the fun!